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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • November 2020
It's FAFSA Time!
Now is the time to complete your 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)!

Call the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at 434-797-8577 for an in-person or virtual appointment.
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Election Day Notice
DCC will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day.
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News Briefs
DCC and Morgan Olson Sign Collaboration Agreement

Collaboration agreement signed at ceremony on October 13
On October 13, Danville Community College (DCC), in conjunction with the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), signed a collaboration agreement with Morgan Olson in an effort to provide training and talent to the walk-in van and work truck manufacturer.
DCC inducts more than 50 members to honor society in 2020
DCC recognized more than 50 inductees into its Upsilon Phi Chapter of International Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa during a virtual ceremony on Friday, October 16. The 2020 inductees are all from the City of Danville, Halifax County, and Pittsylvania County.
Roach Named Rising Star, Earns PR Awards for DCC

DCC) Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Bobby Allen Roach was recognized in October for excellence in public relations and marketing during a virtual awards ceremony for District 2 of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).
Quick Hits
Trunk-or-Treat 🎃
DCC students were invited to bring their children to the TEACH Club's annual event held in the parking lot between Carrington and Wyatt Buildings on October 30.
A native of Martinsville, Virginia, Jamie Harrill holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Roanoke College and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Tech. She began her career in higher education at Roanoke College, where she worked in Resource Development and Alumni Relations. She has since worked across an array of industries including small business, healthcare, and nonprofits. In addition to accounting and finance, Jamie specializes in analyzing and refining business operations to improve the overall business model. Welcome to DCC, Jamie!
Welcome DCC's newest knight, Brian Penny! He is the College's new welding instructor.
DCC Dental Hygiene Students Attend Virtual House of Delegates Meeting
Two rising dental hygiene second-year students Kaitlin Melnick and Sara Stephens were appointed to be VDHA student delegates to participate in the House of Delegates virtual meeting. These students represented the Danville Community College Dental Hygiene program as well as the SADHA component in which they are located. The student delegates are student members of ADHA, and were chosen because of their leadership skills and demonstration of an active interest in their professional association.

The students were afforded the opportunity to actively participate in the VDHA House of Delegates and engage in the decision-making process of voting on the Proposed Resolutions and Proposed By-Law changes that affect the future of their dental hygiene career. They also got the opportunity to participate in the Professional Development Workshop offered by the Virginia Dental Hygiene Association.
2020-2021 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Application Now Open

The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship provides high-achieving community college students with up to $40,000 per year to complete their bachelor’s degree upon transferring to a four-year college or university.

Cooke scholars also receive personalized advising on transitioning to their new campus and access to the thriving Cooke Scholar community.
Eligible Students Should:

Be a current sophomore at a U.S. community college or two-year institution, or a recent two-year college graduate (since 2016).

Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at a four-year college or university in fall of 2021.

Have a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or above.

Demonstrate unmet financial need with a maximum family adjusted gross income of $95,000.

Apply using the Common App for Transfer.

Applications are due by January 6, 2021, at 11:59 pm in your local time zone.
Need assistance with Canvas or anything else related to Distance Learning?​

Contact canvas@danville.edu or 434.797.8555​.
Learning Resources Center Fall 2020 Schedule
Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m​.

Friday – Sunday | Closed

This schedule is subject to change. Please check the DCC website for current hours.​

Holidays and Special Hours:​

The LRC will be closed whenever the college is closed. â€‹Other special hours will be posted as needed.​

November 25​ | 8 a.m. – Noon)

November 26 – 29​ | Closed (Thanksgiving)​

December 24 - January 2​ | Closed (Christmas Break)​
Sign Up for DCC Alert
The safety of our students is at the forefront of our minds as we strive to give you the best experience possible during your time at the college.

To that end, the college would like to take this opportunity to remind you of our policies regarding on-campus emergencies and weather-related closures or delays.

In order to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available, please take a moment to sign up for DCC Alert. This is the college's first line of communication to let you know when something has happened that affects you such as a closing due to a weather event.

You can also keep up with information about the college on DCC's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dccpr
Upcoming Dates
Advising by Appointment and Registration for Spring Semester Starts | November 2

Election Day (College Closed) | November 3

Institutional Effectiveness Day | November 5

Veteran's Day Community Service Event | November 9

Virginia Tech Virtual Transfer Session | November 12

DCC Advisory Board Meeting | November 16

No Classes - Faculty Research Day | November 25

Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 26 - 27